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Vicky Tauli-Corpuz talks about the importance of Indigenous Peoples using the range of international instruments and mechanisms in place, to pressure their governments to implement changes. 

Vicky Tauli-Corpuz talks about her visit to Paraguay in her capacity as UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. She discusses the process and the preparation of these visits, highlighting the need for autonomy and security for the people she talks with. 

It is an opportunity to meet with Indigenous communities, civil society organisations, government ministers and the private sector and encourage dialogue across society.  

Dalee Sambo discusses the exchange between the Brazilian government's representative and representatives of Brazil’s Indigenous tribes at the UNPFII 2015. Violations of Land Rights continue in Brazil, including the criminalization of Indigenous Peoples who are trying to defend their rights to land.  

John Scott highlights the importance of using processes established by Indigenous communities when gaining free, prior and informed consent for activities which will take place on their lands. He also talks about the importance of including traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples at the UN Permanent Forum.  

Interview at the United Nations Permament Forum on Indigenous Peoples, May 2015 in New York. Listen to a members of the Indigenous Peoples Global Network speak about how they want to be included as Indigenous Peoples with Disabilities in the broader movement.

Statement from Special Rapporteur Vicky Tauli-Corpuz on the sustainable development goals proposed by the United Nations and how Indigenous Peoples' rights must be respected in order to solve climate issues such as deforestation.

Chief Bellegarde speaks at UNFPII to bring to light the gap between Canada and its Indigenous Peoples in regard to the United Nations Human Development Index and the rights of indigenous peoples in Canada. Belgard works to close the gap between the wealth of Canada as a nation and Canada's indigenous peoples. He calls on Canada to respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Cristina Coc, a Q'eqchi Maya woman of southern Belize, shares how Mayan groups in Belize have been fighting for their rights for over 30 years. After many meetings with the State, the Belize national court has acknowledged legal Indigenous rights to their land and affirmed that the government may not use, destruct, or occupy Indigenous land.

Josh Cooper speaks about climate change and its impact on Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous Peoples are being impacted by climate change, specifically in Oceania, and Josh Cooper is working to create World Climate Justice Day to bring further awareness to the issue.

Christopher Kuaiwa of Hawaii speaks about the destruction of a sacred mountain in his community and wants to spread his message of advocacy for Indigenous Rights throughout the world. He also participated in an intervention and proposed recommendations in the Permanent Forum regarding the 30-meter telescope that is proposed to be built on the sacred mountain calling to halt construction and divest.

Josh Cooper speaks about deep seabed mining and the risks associated with this type of exploration for Indigenous Peoples and the environment.

Kealii Gora of Hawaii gives advice on how to get involved in advocating for Indigenous rights. Gora believes it is important to get Indigenous voices on the record and present concerns and perspectives in international arenas to make a change.

Josh Cooper speaks about the importance of the Universal Periodic Review in securing Indigenous rights. Governments can propose recommendations on behalf on Indigenous Peoples in the Universal Periodic Review process.

Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn speaks about Indigenous Peoples' power in numbers to fight back against companies trying to defy their rights and occupy their lands.

Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn speaks about consumerism in the modern world and our responsibility to care for the earth, and gives advice about how we can enact chance for future generations.

Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn speaks about deep sea bed mining and its impacts on the environment, especially in Oceania and Indigenous communities, including her native New Zealand.

Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn speaks about her favorite interventions in the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. She believes the interventions regarding climate change have been very important in her community and across the world.

En este spot te damos a conocer la Declaración sobre los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas. Esta declaración creó compromiso de los Estados en el cumplimiento de los Derechos Indígenas. Por ello te invitamos a conocerla y promoverla en tu radio comunitaria.

Quieres conocer qué es el Foro Permanente para las Cuestiones Indígenas de Naciones Unidas y en qué nos beneficia como Pueblos Indígenas? En este Spot te lo explicamos.

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En este spot te contamos sobre los reportes y recomendaciones que cada año los 16 miembros del Foro Permanente para las cuestiones  Indígenas de la ONU hacen a los Estados al rededor del mundo y a las agencias de Naciones Unidas sobre la situación de  Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas. 

Las recomendaciones del Foro Permanente para cuestiones Indígenas de la ONU no son una forma de forzar a los gobiernos para que cumplan con ellas, pero desde nuestras radios y diversos medios como Pueblos Indígenas necesitamos promover y circular las recomendaciones para que nuestros gobiernos sepan que no estamos solos y que tenemos atención y  apoyo por parte de este cuerpo de Naciones Unidas.

Sabes quién es la Relatora Especial sobre Derechos de Pueblos Indígenas de la ONU, y cuál es su papel dentro de Naciones Unidas? En este Spot te lo contamos, además te damos su contacto para que le informes si algo no va bien en tu comunidad en el buen ejercicio de tus Derechos Indígenas.
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Sabías que la Relatora Especial sobre Derecho de los Pueblos Indígenas puede visitar nuestro país para conocer de cerca la situación de nuestros Derechos Indígenas y usar su reporte para hacernos escuchar delante nuestros Estados? Escucha este Spot donde te damos mayores detalles.

Luego que la Relatora Especial sobre Derecho de los Pueblos Indígenas ha visitado nuestro país podemos dar seguimiento a su visita y recomendaciones brindadas a nuestros gobiernos, en este Spot te diremos cómo.

El Mecanismo de Experto sobre Derechos de Pueblos Indígenas? No sabes cuál es su función? Escucha y comparte este Spot donde te contamos su papel en la Defensa de los Derechos Indígenas.